Brent vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,658
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bre, Bry, Brie

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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, D

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Popularity Comparison

Brent Rank #1,658
Darryl Rank #1,803

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brent ___

  • Brent James
  • Brent Michael
  • Brent Lee
  • Brent Alan
  • Brent Scott
  • Brent Wayne

Darryl ___

  • Darryl James
  • Darryl Lee
  • Darryl Wayne
  • Darryl Eugene
  • Darryl Ray
  • Darryl Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brent

Brett Todd Chad Heather Tammy

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brent or Darryl more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Brent and Darryl mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Brent and Darryl boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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